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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 1, 2023

This Cookie Policy explains how Canada Tourism ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by:

  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Helping you navigate between pages efficiently
  • Enabling websites to remember your selections or inputs
  • Helping website owners understand how visitors interact with their websites

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Our website uses different types of cookies for various purposes:

2.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

Examples of necessary cookies we use:

  • Cookies that manage your session
  • Cookies that enable our cookie consent management system
  • Security cookies that help maintain the security of our website

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the website's structure, content, and user experience.

Examples of analytics cookies we use:

  • Google Analytics cookies to track page visits and user behavior
  • Cookies that help us track which pages are most popular
  • Cookies that help us analyze how users navigate our site

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. These cookies can share information with other organizations or advertisers.

Examples of marketing cookies we use:

  • Cookies used to display relevant advertisements on other websites
  • Cookies used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Social media cookies that enable sharing functionality

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include:

  • Analytics providers (like Google)
  • Social media platforms (like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
  • Advertising networks
  • Service providers who help us deliver our services

These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other websites. This information may be used to provide measurement services or target advertisements.

4. Cookie Management

4.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our website.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser and from version to version.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function properly.

You can find instructions for managing cookies in these popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

4.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

5. How Long Do Cookies Stay on My Device?

The length of time a cookie will remain on your device depends on whether it is a "persistent" or "session" cookie:

  • Session cookies: These cookies last only for the duration of your visit and are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

6. Cookie Data Sharing

Information collected through cookies may be shared with:

  • Service providers who perform services on our behalf
  • Analytics providers to help us understand website usage
  • Advertising partners for targeted advertising (with your consent)

We do not sell information collected through cookies to third parties.

7. International Data Transfers

Information collected through cookies may be transferred to, and stored at, a destination outside Canada, including countries that may not have data protection laws as comprehensive as those in Canada. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Canada Tourism
123 Maple Street
Toronto, ON M5V 2K6
Canada

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 555-1234

10. Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below:

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